Citing “exceptional circumstances” in choosing SpaceX, Eurometsat stressed that the decision did not reflect a rejection of European decisions. Described as a “unique masterpiece of European technology”, the MTG-S1 satellite will play an important role in weather forecasting and climate monitoring in Europe and Africa.
The move underscores the challenges facing European launch providers ArianeGroup and Arianespace following the retirement of the Ariane 5 and delays to the Ariane 6 programme. European officials expressed disappointment and some experts described it as a “disappointing day” for the European space effort.
Source: Ferra
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